Coronavirus: Moscow begins loosening containment rules

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Moscow is drafting an exit from the containment regime. The country officially counts nearly 406,000 cases of contamination with more than 9,000 new cases registered this Sunday, May 31. However, the situation seems to be stabilizing in the Russian capital. Last week, the city's mayor, Sergei Sobianin, announced an easing of sanitary measures. This new phase takes effect on Monday.

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With our correspondent in Moscow, Etienne Bouche

In recent days, it was enough to observe the traffic on the streets to measure the weariness of Muscovites. After two months of strict confinement, the municipality lifts part of its restrictions. From this Monday, non-food businesses are allowed to reopen. Services that do not require prolonged physical contact, such as shoe repair, are also affected.

Muscovites no longer need an electronic pass to get around. They are now allowed to do outdoor sports between 5 a.m. and 9 a.m. The capital's parks are once again accessible, except that the town hall has set up an outings calendar. It thus intends to limit the crowds in public places.

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The apartment buildings are divided into six groups and walking days are determined for each of its groups.

Wearing a mask and gloves is compulsory everywhere - in the street, in transport and in shops. Containment is extended under these conditions until June 14. Cinemas, museums, restaurants and shopping centers remain closed until further notice.

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